摘要 |
<p>There are described a device (10) and a method of absorbing the energy of an impact (I). The device comprises: at least one main body (20) containing a controllable fluid composition (F); at least one proximity detection means (30), suitable for detecting an imminent impact (I); a control unit (40) in communication with said at least one proximity detection means (30). The control unit (40) is configured to receive in input an activation signal (s) from said at least one proximity detection means (30) and, based on the received activation signal (s), generate a stimulus (M; E) suitable for reversibly modifying the viscosity of the controllable fluid composition (F), thereby absorbing the energy of the impact (I). There is further described an article (100, 200) comprising the device (10) for absorbing the energy of an impact (I).</p> |